.ie Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 1 Day
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Ireland
  • Registration Period 1 - 10 years
  • DNSSEC Supported / Learn how to add DNSSEC
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Languages Supported Irish, 
    .ie domain name supports multiple language formats. You can register your domain name by entering your domain search using the appropriate language character set in the search field.
  • Is there a special use for .ie? No
  • Is there any other information needed to register a .ie domain? No
  • Does .ie have any additional fees? Yes
    If domain is sold to a qualifying entity (see requirements for .IE), there is a charge to both the buyer and seller for Trade (Ownership update).
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .ie? Yes

    Irish company - Business registration showing Registration Business Number (RBN) or CRO document.

    Irish individual - Irish identification document (Irish driving license or passport) and proof of address (utility bill).

    Foreign companies can register if they currently do business in Ireland or have a trademark. If you are a foreign company, provide the following information:

    1. Business registration from any country.
    2. One of these documents: EU Trademark (CTM) or invoice (showing trade to Ireland) or letter from a Solicitor, Lawyer, Chartered Accountant or Bank confirming trade in Ireland.
  • Are Individual .ie domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .ie? Yes
  • Are some .ie domain names restricted? Yes
    Names that are offensive, contrary to public policy or morality, and geographical names are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .ie? Yes
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • .ie Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .ie domain names?
.ie domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .ie domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .ie during general availability is 1 Day.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .ie domain names?
.ie Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 3 and a maximum of 63 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.ie); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.ie).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .ie domain?
DNSSEC is available for .ie domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .ie domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .ie?
Trustee Service is not available for .ie extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .ie domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .ie requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .ie registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .ie domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
What is the grace period for .ie domain name?
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .ie domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
Who is the registry that manages .ie domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .ie Top Level Domain is IE Domain Registry. You may visit them at https://www.weare.ie/.
  • Registry IE Domain Registry
  • .ie Registry logo
  • Accredited Yes
  • Dispute Policy https://www.weare.ie/dispute-resolution/
  • Sponsoring Organization
  • Administrative Contact
    Chief Executive
    IE Domain Registry Limited
    2 Harbour Square
    Dún Laoghaire
    Co. Dublin
    Ireland
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +353 1 236 5412
    Fax: +353 1 230 1273
  • Technical Contact
    Technical Services Manager
    IE Domain Registry Limited
    2 Harbour Square
    Dún Laoghaire
    Co. Dublin
    Ireland
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +353 1 236 5421
    Fax: +353 1 230 1273
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    e.ns.ie 199.19.2.1
    2001:500:93:0:0:0:0:1
    b.ns.ie 77.72.72.34
    2a01:4b0:0:0:0:0:0:2
    g.ns.ie 192.111.39.100
    2001:7c8:2:a:0:0:0:64
    c.ns.ie 194.146.106.98
    2001:67c:1010:25:0:0:0:53
    d.ns.ie 77.72.229.245
    2a01:3f0:0:309:0:0:0:53
    f.ns.ie 199.19.3.1
    2001:500:95:0:0:0:0:1
    a.ns.ie 77.72.72.44
    2a01:4b0:0:0:0:0:0:3
    h.ns.ie 192.93.0.4
    2001:660:3005:1:0:0:1:2